What Is Acromegaly?

Because of its pathogenesis and slow progression, it is hard to diagnose in the early stages and is frequently missed for years until changes in external features, especially of the face, become noticeable.

If not treated promptly, acromegaly can lead to serious illness and even become life-threatening.

Compression of the optic chiasm leading to loss of vision in the outer visual fields

Symptoms Of Acromegaly:

Acromegaly is characterized by the following symptoms:

Soft tissue swelling visibly resulting in enlargement of the hands, feet, nose, lips and ears, and a general thickening of the skin

Soft tissue swelling of internal organs, notably the heart with attendant weakening of its muscularity, and the kidneys, also the vocal cords resulting in a characteristic thick, deep voice and slowing of speech